A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?

Allow the newborn to continue crying.

Keep the newborn in the center of a large crib.

Carry the newborn evert time he/she cries.

Swaddle the newborn in a receiving blanket.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Allowing the newborn to continue crying without attempting to soothe the baby is not an appropriate strategy for responsive parenting.
B.   Keeping the newborn in the center of a large crib without attending to the baby's needs is not responsive caregiving.
C. Carrying the newborn every time he/she cries may not be practical or necessary, and it's important to encourage safe sleep practices.
D.   Swaddling the newborn in a receiving blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security, promoting sleep and reducing crying.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The radiant heat warmer does not prevent brown fat production, which is a normal response to cold exposure in newborns.
B. Shivering is a response to cold and not prevented by the radiant heat warmer.
C. The radiant heat warmer helps prevent cold stress by maintaining the newborn's body temperature.
D. Basal metabolic rate reduction is not a specific concern addressed by the radiant heat warmer.

A. Document the findings and continue to monitor the client. B. Encourage the client to empty her bladder. C. Increase the frequency of fundal massage. D. Notify the client’s provider.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The presence of lochia rubra with small clots in the immediate postpartum period is expected. The firm and midline fundus indicates appropriate uterine contraction. Continued monitoring is appropriate.
B. Encouraging the client to empty her bladder is a valid intervention, but it is not the priority in this situation.
C. Increasing the frequency of fundal massage is unnecessary, as the fundus is already firm.
D. Notifying the provider is not necessary based on the described findings, as they are within the expected range.

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A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?

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A nurse places a newborn under a radiant heat warmer after birth. The purpose of this action is to prevent which of the following in the newborn?

Correct Answer is C

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A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum and observes a large amount of lochia rubra and several small clots on the client’s perineal pad. The fundus is midline and firm at the umbilicus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is A

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